1887 was a common year starting on a Saturday in the Gregorian calendar. It was the 1887th year of the Common Era, the 87th year of the 19th century, and the 8th year of the 1880s decade. Notable events of 1887 include the introduction of the Kodak camera by George Eastman, the invention of the pneumatic tire by J.B. Dunlop, and the beginning of construction on the Eiffel Tower.